Senior Programmatic Associate — Campaign Strategy

PHM; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental

Vision

Disability

401K

Parental and family care leave

Family forming assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible time off

Job summary

PHM, the leading health media agency in the US, seeks a Sr. Associate, Programmatic to drive strategic planning and campaign execution for assigned clients. You will serve as the main contact for clients and internal teams, delivering insights and optimization strategies while mentoring junior staff.

This hybrid role requires three days in-office per week in Chicago. You will develop digital strategies, manage campaigns across performance media and audience-based buying, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of experience in Programmatic including bid management, campaign management/optimization, or digital media operations.
• Client-facing experience with risk management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft excel (can perform complex functions)
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills
• Project management capabilities
• Understanding of interactive media planning and buying

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate digital strategies and tactical approaches for campaigns.
• Execute, manage, and optimize online media campaigns (e.g., performance media, audience-based buying, remarketing) to meet client expectations.
• Build and maintain client relationships through exceptional service.
• Create proposals for new opportunities and develop client decks and status documentation.
• Oversee the delivery of creative assets, insertion orders, and all relevant campaign documentation.
• Collaborate with analytics and media partners to ensure reporting, insights, and platform implementation.
• Troubleshoot campaign issues, develop QA procedures, and manage campaign QA processes.
• Coach Associates to support campaigns and share optimization strategies.
• Attend client meetings and participate in knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Manage the tech stack including DMP, DSP partners, ad-verification services, and third-party data providers.
• Monitor campaign performance, manage forecasts, and maintain account management standards.
• Participate in forecasting exercises for clients and senior management
• Document best practices to contribute to a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement

Skills

Programmatic

Bid management

Campaign optimization

Digital media operations

Client-facing

Excel

Analytics

Tools

DMP

DSP

Ad verification

3rd-party data

Job description

PHM, the leading health media agency in the US, seeks a Sr. Associate, Programmatic to drive strategic planning and campaign execution for assigned clients. You will serve as the main contact for clients and internal teams, delivering insights and optimization strategies while mentoring junior staff.

This hybrid role requires three days in-office per week in Chicago. You will develop digital strategies, manage campaigns across performance media and audience-based buying, and collaborate with